Nigeria, Dec. 19 -- Since 1958, the Recording Industry Association of America(R) (RIAA) has celebrated artistes whose music captivates generations and hits significant US streaming and sales thresholds.

The RIAA has clear and established certification requirements: 500,000 units for Gold, 1 million for Platinum, 2 million for multi-platinum, and 10 million for Diamond.

On Monday, the RIAA recognised the top albums, singles, and first-timers' massive achievements in a special year-end report.

Tagged # RIAAClassOf2024, the list features ''65 breakout artists who earned their first Gold & Platinum certifications in 2024, with a list spanning five albums and 69 singles."

On the list, Chukwuka Ekweani, popularly known as CKay, has maintain...